Answer:

High Courts are also Courts of Record (like the Supreme Court). The records of the judgements of the High Courts can be used by subordinate courts for deciding cases. All High Courts have the power to punish all cases of contempt by any person or institution.

High courts are the courts of higher authority than the district courts in India.

Explanation:

• The High Courts are the courts that are set up in each state for dealing with issues involving greater technicality and legal battles.
• The high courts are superior to the courts at the level of a district as well as a tribunal.
• However, the high courts are subordinate to the Supreme Court which is the highest court in the country.
• High Court can have original as well as appellate jurisdiction in legal matters.
• The High Courts can issue writs for protection of fundamental rights under article 226 of the Constitution of India.